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Editor’s Top 10 2024 News Picks: Innovation and Challenges

Editor’s Top 10 2024 News Picks: Innovation and Challenges

Some news was good (innovative technology); some was bad (transformer shortage). The challenge was narrowing it down to just 10 stories.


9 Notable Renewable Energy Successes in 2024

9 Notable Renewable Energy Successes in 2024

What’s driving the banner year the U.S. experienced, and what barriers might renewables face?


News Dec 20, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Beaming: A Look Back at Space-Based Solar Power

Beaming: A Look Back at Space-Based Solar Power

From technological advances to increased investment, space-based solar progressed significantly this year.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Kevin Clemens
Pitch the Plug. Mercedes-Benz Can Power EVs With Solar Paint

Pitch the Plug. Mercedes-Benz Can Power EVs With Solar Paint

Are solar-powered EVs possible with nano-coated solar paint?


News Dec 12, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Can Solar Mini-Grids Power the World?

Can Solar Mini-Grids Power the World?

Mini-grids and solar-home systems can bring electricity to countries with limited power grids.


News Dec 06, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Why Are Microsoft, Google and Meta Investing in Nuclear Energy?

Why Are Microsoft, Google and Meta Investing in Nuclear Energy?

Giant tech leaders are developing nuclear reactors and firing up long-dormant nuclear plants.


News Dec 02, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Energy Eruption: Geothermal System Taps Volcanic Reservoir

Energy Eruption: Geothermal System Taps Volcanic Reservoir

Magma Power’s advanced geothermal system taps into the Earth’s magma reservoirs to generate renewable energy.


News Nov 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
‘Peel-and-Stick’ Solar Panels Provide Power Anywhere

‘Peel-and-Stick’ Solar Panels Provide Power Anywhere

These flexible solar panels adhere to surfaces and are lighter and more durable than traditional panels.


News Nov 20, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Can Hybrid Plant Design Ease Grid Congestion?

Can Hybrid Plant Design Ease Grid Congestion?

Solar- and wind-plus-storage power systems add value to energy transmission, but can they ease connection backlogs?


News Nov 14, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Renewables Roundup: Growth and Gridlock

Renewables Roundup: Growth and Gridlock

How are renewables and energy storage faring worldwide? Here’s an update.


News Nov 11, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Wind, Water, and Megawatts: Powering Turbine Transport

Wind, Water, and Megawatts: Powering Turbine Transport

Transporting giant wind turbines across choppy waters takes power and finesse.


News Nov 08, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Can Railway Solar Panels Power Cities?

Can Railway Solar Panels Power Cities?

A Swiss company will install solar panels in the space between train tracks.


News Nov 03, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
3-in-1 Energy Generator Uses Waves, Wind and Solar

3-in-1 Energy Generator Uses Waves, Wind and Solar

Meet NoviOcean, a wave-wind-solar energy system offering higher outputs than standalone renewable resources.


News Nov 01, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Bill-Gates Backed ‘Roller Coaster’ Wind Generator Takes Off

Bill-Gates Backed ‘Roller Coaster’ Wind Generator Takes Off

Airloom’s track-based wind system is set for a grid-scale pilot.


News Oct 28, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Moon Power: NASA Seeks Energy Solutions for Lunar Living

Moon Power: NASA Seeks Energy Solutions for Lunar Living

Living on the moon requires reliable energy. Two teams have developed power solutions to withstand harsh lunar conditions.


News Oct 11, 2024 by Liam Critchley
Bringing Lightweight Solar to Commercial Rooftops

Bringing Lightweight Solar to Commercial Rooftops

Solivus installs rooftop solar where conventional solar panels won’t work.


News Oct 10, 2024 by Mike Falter
Can Thermoelectric Generators Replace Vehicle Alternators?

Can Thermoelectric Generators Replace Vehicle Alternators?

PyroDelta Energy thinks so.


News Oct 09, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Bigger, Taller, Stronger: Offshore Wind Installation Innovation

Bigger, Taller, Stronger: Offshore Wind Installation Innovation

Offshore wind turbines are getting bigger and heavier. Installation equipment is stepping up to the challenge.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Karen Hanson
Sunny-Side Up: The Truth About End-of-Life Solar Panels

Sunny-Side Up: The Truth About End-of-Life Solar Panels

Can solar panels last longer than the manufacturer’s “use by” date? A Texas recycling company has a plan.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Emily Newton
Offshore Wind Platform Designs Tackle Tallest Turbines

Offshore Wind Platform Designs Tackle Tallest Turbines

Principle Power’s center-column WindFloat design can support larger wind turbine deployments.


News Oct 05, 2024 by Mike Falter